The United States Open. It is referred to as “the toughest test in golf” played annually on the most difficult courses across America, set up in the hardest way possible. As a fan it’s electric. Seeing players flub approaches out of the rough, have putts go off the green and down slopes 30 yards from … Continue reading USGA Course Setup Issue Looms at Pebble Beach… As It Does Every US Open
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Another gloomy, overcast day. Except this one included rain. Lots of rain. On a positive note I was able to find the media lot on my first try today. Nailed it. Once arriving to the course I had a plan: interview as many golfers as possible. I had my list of 28 players I had … Continue reading Wednesday at the Canadian Open
Every year when the PGA Tour rolls through Canada it’s a special week. The fans, the courses, the food, the Canadiana, it always makes me proud to be a Canuck. This year they’ve ramped that up a notch. The best field in memory is in town, they're playing a fantastic course, and it’s the week … Continue reading Tuesday at The Canadian Open
https://open.spotify.com/episode/17mRQrpY7OsvB2LxEskxHu?si=SV8Oa6W4T1-z-XhrjNAOgw Topics this week include: The Toronto Raptors advanced to the NBA Finals for the first time in franchise history. I was out downtown watching game 6 vs the Bucks and relive my experience The enjoyment was somewhat stifled by this video from Kawhi Leonard's sister in which you can hear someone in the background … Continue reading Teeing Off Ep 60 — Memorial Week, Koepka Dominates Brandel & Bye Hank Haney
Probably the best perk of a media pass is the “inside-the-ropes” access we get. Today I wanted to give you, the reader, a glimpse into what a day with Jordan Spieth on the course would be like. And what a day it was. A relatively new pro-am rule dictates that each group of four is … Continue reading Inside the Ropes with Jordan Spieth
Dustin Johnson vs Webb Simpson. North Carolina vs South Carolina. That’s what was at stake this morning as two of the top golfers on the planet squared off in a three round skills challenge. First up: Trick Shot Challenge. After some discussion as to what they would actually do, an agreement was reached. First to … Continue reading I’ve Always Wanted to Witness a Golf Skills Challenge. Today I Got That Chance
Genesis Open Course – Riviera CC -- 7,322-yard, par-71 315-yard, par-4 10th hole - Risk/reward short Par-461 percent of players have gone for the green since 201430 percent of the time they have made birdie or better Par-3 6th Hole - The green features several slopes and elevation changes, but it is best known for … Continue reading 2019 Genesis Open — Who will win & Best bets
The Golf Channel showed quite a bit of Adam Hadwin's round yesterday. Here are all 12 of his shots they played on the telecast
The best, funniest and weirdest golf moments from across the globe https://twitter.com/ForePlayPod/status/1054758806272520192 I mean, we all have this friend, right? The one that attempts the Happy Gilmore every single time you play? I know I sure do... https://twitter.com/BleacherReport/status/1055669669120495616?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1055669669120495616&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.golf.com%2Ftour-and-news%2F2018%2F10%2F26%2Fphil-mickelson-new-details-tiger-woods-gambling Phil doing his best to spice up the match with Tiger.... and damnit it's working https://twitter.com/PGATOUR/status/1053844910992838658 Must … Continue reading Friday Fails
We now know Jimmy Walker as the smooth-talking Texan with the laid back demeanor and steely stare. Before winning six PGA Tour events and the 2016 PGA Championship, though, Jimmy arrived at the 2013 Fry's.com Open having started 187 events on tour without a victory. Sunday, October 13th, 2013, was the day that would all … Continue reading Throwback Thursday — Jimmy Walker’s 1st PGA Tour Win at the 2013 Safeway Open (then the Frys.com Open)